Whole wheat bread: calories and nutrition facts
Whole wheat bread has 234 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Slice (40 g), has 94 kcal.
- Calories
- 234 kcal
- Protein
- 8.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 41.2 g
- Fat
- 1.7 g
Per 100 g
Whole wheat bread: how many calories?
Whole wheat bread has 234 kcal per 100 g, with 8.7 g protein, 41.2 g carbs and 1.7 g fat. A 40 g serving (1 Slice) has 94 kcal. That is close to the average for Cereals (241 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein16%
- Carbohydrates77%
- Fat7%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 94 kcal
- Protein
- 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 16.5 g
- Fat
- 0.7 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (40 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 234 kcal | 94 kcal |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 0.7 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.2 g | 16.5 g |
| of which sugars | 2.4 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 188 mg |
| Water | 35.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 33 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 94 mg |
| Magnesium | 54 mg | 22 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(234 kcal) | 12% |
| Fat(1.7 g) | 2% |
| of which saturated fat(0.6 g) | 3% |
| Carbohydrates(41.2 g) | 16% |
| of which sugars(2.4 g) | 3% |
| Protein(8.7 g) | 17% |
| Salt(1.18 g) | 20% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Whole wheat bread: frequently asked questions
Whole wheat bread: how many calories per serving?
A 40 g serving (1 Slice) has 94 kcal.
Whole wheat bread: how much protein?
Whole wheat bread contains 8.7 g of protein per 100 g, 17% of the 50 g reference intake.
Whole wheat bread: how much fibre?
Whole wheat bread provides 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g, 29% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Whole wheat bread: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 43 g of this food.
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- Wheat tortilla320 kcal
- White bread287 kcal
- Whole wheat sandwich bread257 kcal
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